Dubrovnik vs Rome

Dubrovnik and Rome are closely matched in October. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Dubrovnik sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Rome is also comfortable at 19°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Rome is the stronger choice in October. Dubrovnik receives 6 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Dubrovnik reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Rome averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Dubrovnik receives approximately 202 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Rome sees 62 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Rome the drier option by 6 rain days and 140 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.